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DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency, slated to be run by Trump allies Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has begun making waves through Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have already begun putting out preliminary plans for how they might tighten up federal spending to slash the deficit. Even those not known to be fans of the Trump administration, like Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), are conceding that this new department could be a step in the right direction. Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL) joins the Rundown to explain why he and other Americans are excited for DOGE to get to work targeting government inefficiencies and wasteful spending. President-elect Trump has announced intentions to appoint former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education. McMahon previously served on the Connecticut State Board of Education for two years before resigning to run for the Senate, a bid she attempted unsuccessfully twice. Wall Street Journal education reporter Matt Barnum joins to explore what the Department of Education could look like under President Trump, as well as the GOP's plan to transfer power back to the states. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the FBI in Houston have issued warnings that Chinese spies are harassing Chinese citizens that are critical of the Chinese Communist Party. The warnings involve the presence of a Chinese "police service station", basically a spy house, who's agents intimidate, physically hurt and kidnap Chinese citizens who have escaped from China. Along with the warnings, Gov. Abbott has issued an executive order for Texas State Police to immediately start making arrests. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jake Gibson, FOX News Washington D.C. producer, who says this is happening everyday, in multiple cities. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Trump promised on the campaign trail that he would secure the border, reinstating policies from his first administration while implementing mass deportations for illegal immigrants in the country. His new administration will bring in a familiar face to handle this, as the former acting Director of ICE during the first Trump administration, Tom Homan, has been named the new "Border Czar." Former Acting Director of ICE Tom Homan joins the Rundown to discuss the policies the new administration will look to implement, explain how the policies will curb illegal immigration, and what his new position will entail. The war in Ukraine has surpassed one thousand days, and the United States has only just begun allowing Ukraine to use long-range American-made missiles inside Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened nuclear consequences once again, prompting some concern from the West. Retired 4-star general, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane joins the podcast to break down what this missile development means for the conflict and America's adversaries moving forward. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two newest NATO members, Sweden and Finland, both detected communications cables running under the Baltic Sea had been severed. The cables run into mainland Europe and initial fingerpointing was put on Moscow. The damning evidence that Russia is actually behind the damage is yet to be found but the communication disruptions come immediately after Ukraine was given the 'ok' to launch U-S made long range missiles onto Russian territory. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, who says the war on Ukraine will only be stopped when Putin is put under enough pressure. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in the new Trump cabinet has stirred up old controversies revolving around RFK's positions on health. He has a record of expressing distrust in everything from vaccines to fluoride, even the FDA itself. He is certain to face a tough confirmation battle, where he is likely to focus on America’s issues with chronic health while facing contentious questions about his ideas at odds with the greater medical community. Former Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield joins the Rundown to evaluate the RFK Jr. choice for HHS Secretary and how he might tackle obesity, vaccines, and food additives. As President-elect Donald Trump continues to assemble his second administration, some of his nominees for key positions are facing strong criticism and opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans. This pushback has led to speculation that Trump could use recess appointments to fill certain cabinet spots. Congressman Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., joins the podcast to discuss the likelihood of some of Trump’s nominees bypassing the confirmation process, the changes he would like to see in Washington, and his experience working in Trump's cabinet as Secretary of the Interior during the first administration. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tammy Bruce. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, attending the G20 summit, has signed off on Ukraine's use of long range missiles supplied by the U.S. to strike targets on Russian soil. The decision comes at a time when President Biden's influence is very much diminished and Russia is now using North Korean troops to take back lost land along the northern border. Moscow calls the move an escalation. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News Washington, D.C.-based correspondent reporting from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who says the decision is most definitely an about face and how China's Xi is getting the full red carpet treatment at the conference. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a post-election boom, stocks pulled back at the end of last week as the pace of further Fed rate cuts came into question following a speech from Chairman Jerome Powell. Fox Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks to Slatestone Wealth Chief Strategist and Managing Partner Kenny Polcari about if the post-election stock surge was warranted and why investors must now read into the economic data over rate cut forecasts. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republicans will open the new year with control of the House, Senate and White House, with the ability to pass a new agenda under leadership from President-Elect Trump. The incoming Congressional leaders have already signaled that they hope to pass tax reform, border security bills and cut government spending. The Senate will have their hands full with the nomination process of the President-Elect's cabinet, which has drawn criticism from some Democratic members of Congress. West Virginia Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins the Rundown to discuss her new role as Chairwoman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, what pieces of legislation she is looking to move forward in Congress, and what she thinks of the President Elect's cabinet selections so far. During the pandemic, excessive alcohol use spiked and has proven to be a hard habit to kick. The Centers for Disease Control links excessive drinking to over 200 different diseases, with liver specialists seeing a spike in the need for transplants. But there may be a solution! Ozempic, the ever-popular diabetes-turned-celebrity weight loss solution, shows promise in reducing alcohol addiction by targeting the brain's hunger centers. FOX News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins to share strategies for reducing alcohol use and the health risks associated with overconsumption. Plus, commentary from author of "What’s Killing America: Inside the Radical Left’s Tragic Destruction of Our Cities," Jason Rantz. (Image via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Fox News Rundown host spoke with former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels about President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a cost-cutting advisory panel led by tech billionaire Elon Musk and former pharmaceutical executive and presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.   Daniel has plenty of experience implementing and studying government budgets, having worked in the Reagan White House, as President George W. Bush's White House budget director, and as president of Purdue University.   He's also been co-chair of the non-profit Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget for the last ten years.   Daniels discussed the waste he witnessed while in government and some costly departments and services that could be cut from the government – without little impact on the American people.   He also discussed the political challenges of making political reforms to popular programs, but why not addressing America’s growing national deficit could have serious economic and security implications.   We often must cut interviews short during the week, but you might like to hear the full interview.   Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former Indiana Governor Mitchell Daniels and learn more about government waste and how he thinks DOGE can tackle it.  Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing the White House, as well as control of the House and the Senate, the Democrats now have to rethink their strategy ahead of the next election season. CEO of 32 Advisors and former Obama Economic adviser Robert Wolf reflects on the 2024 Election and points out the mistakes Democrats made with their economic messaging. He explains why he doesn't believe the Party has a clear leader at the moment, and why they need to adjust their strategy to convince voters they're making their lives better. While on the campaign trail, the President-elect often said America was closer to World War III than ever before -- claiming many of the conflicts raging overseas would never have started if he was in office. Now that he's heading back to the White House, how will U.S. adversaries react? And will a second Trump Administration be able to have a stronger impact on ceasefire efforts between Russia and Ukraine or Israel and Hamas? Retired 4 Star General, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The coming second Trump Administration is starting to shape, as the President-elect announced nominees for several key positions.   Some of them are more controversial than others.   Earlier this week, Fox News Rundown host Jared Halpern spoke to Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream to get her reaction to President-elect Trump’s transition so far and what message he may be trying to send Washington with some of the polarizing people he picked to join his team.   Bream discussed Trump’s potential strategy, the incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune will face as he navigates the confirmation process, and the possible political and legal fights ahead for the second Trump Administration,   She also weighed in on Trump’s plan to launch the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, the pressure on some Supreme Court justices to retire, and how Democrats are assessing their election losses last week. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview.   Today on FOX News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream and let you hear more of her take on the battles brewing in D.C... Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has rolled out a Cabinet at a pace far more rapid than his first transition, filling positions that will help further his promise to voters. But some of those picks have raised eyebrows, like former Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health & Human Services. Former Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove describes what the early stages of the transition will tell us about the second Trump Administration. It has been seventeen years since Senate Republicans have elected a new Leader. Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) will replace Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the longest-serving party Leader in Senate history. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in a closed-door election earlier this week. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the new leadership and weighs in on the current state of the House of Representatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is said to be ramping up their surveillance technology in giddy anticipation for another Trump administration. It is a first sign that border agents are predicting major changes immediately after President-elect Donald Trump takes over the WhIte House. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Victor Avila, Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who says ICE and other border agency agents are very much looking forward to a change in posture at the border. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a busy week in politics as President-elect Donald Trump's transition team announced many of the names he hopes will fill critical roles on his team. Trump also said he'd launch the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. The commission, led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, intends to cut government waste and make it work more effectively. However, there is also big economic news, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that inflation continues to tick up, prompting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to say they will be "cautious" with future rate cuts. Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist at Slatestone Wealth, joins FOX Business' Taylor Riggs to discuss what the Trump transition is signaling to Wall Street and whether the Fed's news is giving them reason for concern. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Trump continues to announce members of his potential Cabinet this week, however the Senate has a unique role in confirming people for these roles as well as hundreds of other positions within the executive branch. Senator John Thune (R-SD) will succeed Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the Republican majority. FOX News Sunday Anchor and host of the Living the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss the upcoming confirmations and the future of the Democratic party. As President-Elect Trump prepares to take the helm behind the Resolute desk, one thing that he has said will be on the chopping block is electric vehicle mandates. On the campaign trail, he promised to cut government mandates on the production of EVs and to cut regulations on the auto industry. How could these sweeping changes impact the future of electric vehicles? FOX Business Contributor and author of the The Phil Flynn Energy Report, Phil Flynn joins to discuss why he believes cutting mandates will be beneficial to the EV industry and what the auto industry will look like under the Trump administration. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from the host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast, Kennedy. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia has had a serious focus on the presidential election in the United States, assessing and waiting for an outcome. Now, with President-elect Trump returning to Washington D.C. and his bold prediction that he will end the war in a day, what could President Putin and the Kremlin be thinking about their war on Ukraine? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Rebekah Koffler, strategic military intelligence analyst and author of 'Putin’s Playbook', who says President-elect Trump will be a 'nightmare' for Putin. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-Elect Trump visited the White House Wednesday to meet with President Biden in a two-hour meeting discussing the transition of power and policy issues. Throughout the day the President-Elect shared more cabinet picks including Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. On Capitol Hill, with a newly minted Senate majority, Republicans selected South Dakota Senator John Thune as the new Majority Leader. FOX News Contributor and former White House Press Secretary for George W. Bush, Ari Fleischer, joins the Rundown to discuss the latest cabinet selections, what signal they send to the status quo in Washington D.C., and what the Senate will look like with Majority Leader Thune in charge. On Tuesday evening, President-elect Donald Trump appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head a new initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE." The goal of this department is to reduce government waste and regulation. Mitch Daniels, co-chair of the Committee For a Responsible Federal Budget, will discuss areas where the government is misallocating funds, the national debt, and what this department might entail. Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following President-elect Donald Trump's big election win the stock market has been steadily surging to historic heights. Stocks, crypto and the U.S. dollar have all made big gains in the last week. What is behind this surge and will it continue after policies of the next Trump Administration are implemented? FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Gary Kaltbaum, President of Kaltbaum Capital Management and FOX Business Network contributor, who says he is confident about the U.S. economy's growth but it is all about the execution of the Donald Trump's plan for it to continue. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump Cabinet is taking shape fast, with some heavy hitters already being announced for critical positions. Among the first picks: Susie Wiles will serve as the first woman chief of staff, Tom Homan will return to the administration as border czar, and former Congressman Lee Zeldin has been tapped as head of the EPA. With more announcements expected this week, FOX News Contributor and member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Bill McGurn and FOX News Digital Political Correspondent Brooke Singman join the Rundown to discuss what these picks mean for the next administration’s policies and how the new Trump term could compare to his first. A judge, not a jury, will decide what happens to Jose Ibarra, the illegal immigrant accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The defendant waived his right to a jury of his peers earlier this week, and the trial will begin Friday. FOX News Atlanta-based senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins the podcast to preview the key details of the trial. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The manslaughter trial of Marine Corp Veteran Daniel Penny enters its second week with several witnesses saying they were relieved when Penny placed a belligerent Jordan Neely in a chokehold. Prosecutors are saying Penny took it too far and killed Neely, a homeless and mentally ill man who was yelling threats at passengers. The defense says Penny was defending himself and his fellow passengers. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with CB Cotton, FOX News correspondent based in New York and has been outside the courthouse since the first day of the trial, about the latest witness testimony and the racial undertones of this much followed case. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices